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Starting the Engine
IMPORTANT!
Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, “I” for ON or START and “O” for OFF or
STOP.
WARNING!
Never start the engine from the operating position.
Slide the ignition switch to the “I” 1.
position.
Press the primer bulb until fuel 2.
can be seen flowing in the trans-
parent return tube.
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel
through the carburetor. Repeatedly
pressing the primer bulb will not flood
the engine with fuel.
CAUTION!
Do not pull the recoil starter to
the end of the rope travel. Pulling
the recoil starter to the end of
the rope travel can damage the
starter.
Set the choke lever to the CLOSED 3.
position if engine is cold.
While holding the outer tube firmly 4.
with left hand. Use your other hand
to slowly pull the recoil starter han-
dle until resistance is felt, then pull
quickly to start the engine.
When the engine starts, slowly move 5.
the choke lever to the “OPEN” posi-
tion. If the engine stops after the ini-
tial start, close the choke and restart.
Slide the ignition switch to
the “I” position.
Closed
Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position
IMPORTANT!
If the engine fails to start after several
attempts with the choke in the closed
position, the engine may be flooded
with fuel. If flooding is suspected, refer
to the “Starting a Flooded Engine” sec-
tion of this manual.
Open
When the engine starts, slowly move the
choke lever to the “OPEN” position
Primer
bulb
Return tube
Press the primer bulb
Make sure the
attachment
is clear of
obstructions!
...and pull recoil
starter handle
upward
Hold
the unit
rmly...
After the engine starts, allow the ■
engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 min-
utes before operating the unit.
When the Engine Starts...
Advancing the throttle makes the cut- ■
ting attachment move faster; releasing
the throttle permits the attachment to
stop moving. If the cutting attachment
continues to move when the engine
returns to idle, carburetor idle speed
should be adjusted (see “Adjusting
Engine Idle”.).
ON
WARNING!
The cutting attachment
may move when the engine is
started! Keep your hands and your
body away from the cutter assem-
bly while starting the engine!